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GD03 CZA

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,543 mi
Last recorded84,543 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 CZA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 84,543 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front both tyres inner tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 16% (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 84,543 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front both tyres inner tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 16% (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 76,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 68,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2014 62,214 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 55,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,114 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 31,545 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 31,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,783 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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GD03 CZA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD03 CZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD03 CZA registered?

GD03 CZA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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